"This Is Fine" with Hunter Strategy

Continuous Monitoring


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Welcome to "This Is Fine," the podcast by Hunter Strategy where we tackle key issues in technology and security within Department of Defense (DoD) networks. This week, we're focusing on Continuous Monitoring and Risk Assessment in DoD Networks. 

Our guests are Dan Beller, Director of Platform Engineering at Hunter Strategy, and Chris Sowards, a GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) expert with the company. Dan has significant experience in supporting continuous monitoring for DoD networks, making him a key voice on this topic. Chris brings his expertise in risk assessment and governance, offering insights into the strategic side of network security. 

Together, Dan and Chris will provide a practical look at how continuous monitoring and risk assessment are carried out in DoD networks, highlighting their importance in maintaining national security. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the technical and strategic aspects of cybersecurity within the DoD. 

Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, a student of the field, or simply interested in the security measures that protect our country's digital frontiers, this episode promises to be both enlightening and engaging. So, tune in, and let's explore the depths of Continuous Monitoring and Risk Assessment in DoD Networks with Dan Beller and Chris Sowards. 


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Continuous Monitoring and Risk Assessment 

03:11 Continuous Monitoring and the ATO Process 

06:11 Continuous Monitoring and System Modifications 

09:39 Evolution of Continuous Monitoring 

12:10 Assessment and Compliance in Continuous Monitoring 

18:06 Tooling and Automation in Continuous Monitoring 

21:36 Future Trends in Continuous Monitoring 

24:36 Building Trust and Relationships 

25:15 Challenges in Generating Artifacts 

26:01 Automating ATO Process 

28:20 GRC as a Gateway into Cybersecurity 

29:32 The Value of GRC Professionals 

30:01 The Importance of GRC in Software Development 

31:23 The Need for Improved Tooling 

32:40 The Role of OSCAL in Trusting Tooling 

34:03 Tools for Managing Disparate Scanning Results 

35:24 The Challenge of Limited Authorizations 

36:23 Collaboration and Human Readability in OSCAL 

39:39 The Need for Connected Governance 

42:35 Measuring the Success of Continuous Monitoring 

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